Signs You Need New Skates:
- Cracks in the boot or frame: Can’t have split shells messing with stability.
- Severely worn wheels or axles: You might fix them, but if the hardware’s bent or grooved, the smooth roll’s gone.
- Decreased support or stability: If the cuff feels floppy or you get ankle wobbles—yep, that’s a red flag.
- Compressed liner: If it no longer wraps your foot snugly, it’s not keeping up with your stride.
Replace parts when possible—liners, wheels, bearings, axles. But once the core fits and structure age past its prime, it’s time for a fresh set.
Finding Your Fit: Pick the Right Skate for Your Style
1. Fitness & Recreational Cruising
Explore the F.I.T. & Alexis Collection
- Softboot comfort + breathable cuffs—ideal for everyday rides. The F.I.T. 90 BOA offers Boa precision and smooth 90 mm wheels for a versatile cross-over skate.
- Replace your wheels and bearings (like wheels on F.I.T. 84 Boa)—eBay and Inline Warehouse parts are easy to source.
2. Urban & Intermediate Speed
Explore the Trio Collection
- A beefier boot for city maneuvers and bigger 3×100 mm or 110 mm wheelsets
- Great when you’ve maxed out fitness skates but aren’t ready for full-speed endurance.
3. Speed & Endurance Racing
Explore the VO2 and Redline Collections
- Hard-boot ventilation and performance gearing for serious riders
- Marathon-ready, with four 110 mm wheels, ILQ‑9 Pro bearings, and comfort-first Softboots with customized foam.
4. Aggressive & Freestyle Moves
Explore the Hard Boots and Uptown Collections
- Smaller wheels, H-blocks, soul plates—built for grinding after big airs.
- Ideal when you’re ripping at parks instead of rolling on roads.